Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop Lead
High Wycombe, UK | Reports to Metal Production Manager | Facility Scope
Build. Lead. Transform.
If you thrive in the details and the big picture, this role is for you.
Quickparts is hiring a Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshop Lead to manage a team of technicians and machinists within our state-of-the-art Metal Additive Manufacturing facility. This is a workshop-based role using technically advanced manufacturing equipment. You will be deeply embedded in our operations, combining manual work with hand and machine tools alongside comprehensive workshop workflow management.
You will own the workshop's daily operations, personally leading CNC machining processes, inspection, and material ordering, while applying a high level of practical engineering skills to drive real results.
Why This Role Matters
Our Metal Additive Manufacturing function is critical to delivering demanding customer requirements to a high standard under tight deadlines. As Workshop Lead, you will:
✔ Manage and motivate a team of technicians and machinists
✔ Setup, operate, and maintain advanced metal 3D Printing and CNC machines
✔ Drive hands-on workflow scheduling and quality control
✔ Serve as the owner of workspace safety, cleanliness, and efficiency
✔ Ensure documentation compliance for ISO9001 and EN9100 Quality Management Systems
What You’ll Do
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Setup and operate metal 3D Printing machines
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Process metal powder and maintain stringent quality control
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Execute maintenance and housekeeping for the entire workshop, including 3D printers, CNC, and manual machines
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Schedule and manage workflow through the workshop, covering CNC machining processes, inspection, material, and tool ordering
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Ensure the workspace is maintained as a clean, tidy, and safe environment
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Complete documentation to support ISO9001 and EN9100 Quality Management Systems
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Participate in Health and Safety risk assessments and the documentation of work procedures
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Liaise with suppliers to source materials and services as required
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Lead initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs
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Manage personnel, including conducting performance reviews, onboarding, and training new team members
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Operate inspection equipment to check manufactured products to required standards
What We’re Looking For
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5+ years of experience working in a metal machining workshop environment
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Trained in the operation of manual milling, grinding, turning, or EDM machines
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Experience with metal finishing techniques
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and symbols
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Inspection and measurement experience using manual metrology equipment
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Ability to work to a high standard under tight deadlines for demanding customer requirements
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Proven experience managing and motivating a team
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a team-oriented mindset
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Practical mentality with an enthusiasm for a hands-on approach
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Clean and methodical working style
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Adaptable to changing priorities from customer demand
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Literate in MS Office software
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Desirable: CAD and CAM software experience
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Desirable: Experience operating and programming CNC milling machines
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Desirable: Wire-EDM skills (wire-EDM training will be provided if needed)
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Desirable: Operation and programming of CMM metrology equipment
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Desirable: Experience with Additive Manufacturing
Why You’ll Love It Here
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Real ownership — your work shapes the facility's success
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High-growth, global organization
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Complex technical challenges
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Strong culture of accountability and collaboration
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Competitive compensation
Celebrate Your Strengths!
We believe that understanding your natural behavioral style helps ensure success for both you and Quickparts. As part of our application process, we invite you to complete a quick, six‑minute Behavioral Assessment. This brief assessment highlights your unique strengths and how they align with our role requirements—providing valuable insights to spark great conversations about your fit, growth, and development here at Quickparts. Please click the link below to begin the assessment:
Quickparts Assessment Link
About Quickparts
Quickparts is a global leader in on-demand manufacturing with over 25 years of experience. We deliver advanced manufacturing solutions including metal & plastic 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and casting patterns.
With facilities across the US and Europe and more than 4,000 customers worldwide, we serve industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, energy, and industrial equipment.
Our team of application engineers and project managers average 10+ years of experience — ensuring customers receive expert guidance from prototype to production.
Quickparts is ISO 9001 certified and ITAR registered, and we are continuously expanding our quality capabilities to support regulated industries.
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